Tag: University College London
Babies kicking in the womb are creating a map of their bodies
The first time a pregnant woman feels her baby kick can be surprising — a sudden reminder that the tiny creature growing inside her...
Preconception diet plays a vital role in health of offspring
According to the latest study published in the journal The Lancet, parent's diet and lifestyle can have significant ramifications for the development, improvement, and long-haul strength...
Does age at menopause affect memory?
A new study by the UCL scientists suggests that Entering menopause at a later age might be related with a little advantage to your memory...
Potential genetic link in sudden infant death syndrome
According to a study published in The Lancet by the UCL scientists, uncommon hereditary changes related with a weakness of the breathing muscles are more...
Grouping students into ability-based sets holds back less able pupils
Educators' desires of students in bring down sets, which depend on their earlier academics record and firmly attached to the conviction that their conduct...
Children from wealthier families more likely to secure grammar school places
A new study by the UCL Institute of Education shows that private coaching implies understudies from high-wage families are considerably more prone to get into grammar...
Light exercise in old age may reduce the risk of death
A new study suggests that performing any level of physical activity is associated with a lower risk of death in older men. The study by the...
NHS patients to receive a new type of breast cancer treatment
Almost thousands of women to get benefit from a new pioneered treatment developed by clinical scientists at UCL. Lumpectomy is most commonly used a procedure that...
‘Off the shelf’ live artificial tissue can repair severe neural injuries
By using a new live artificial nerve tissue, scientists at the UCL, ReNeuron and Sartorius Stedim Biotech have successfully repaired severe nerve damage. Scientists now hope that...